New Mexico wildlife news. August 22, 2012

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
Media contact: Marty Frentzel, (505) 476-8013
Public contact: (505) 476-8000
Martin.frentzel@state.nm.us
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, AUG. 22, 2012:
OUTDOOR EXPO SETS ATTENDANCE RECORD
ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Department
of Game and Fish and 3,682 of its closest friends
got together at the Department’s Outdoor Expo last
weekend at the Albuquerque Shooting Range Park.
It was a record crowd for the 10th annual event.
The Expo started Friday, Aug. 17, with 39 students
from Albuquerque Public Schools being taken on a
tour of the venues. The tour was part of a National
Guard outreach program. The Expo venues
included firing shotguns, .22-caliber pistols, .22-
caliber rifles, muzzleloaders, archery, casting, and
fishing for catfish.
This event also introduced participants to the outdoor skills of kayaking, rock climbing and use of the
atlatl -- a hunting tool used in New Mexico during prehistoric times. The Department stressed
conservation messages throughout the event, illustrating how money generated by hunting, fishing and
trapping license fees was used to re-establish elk, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, bears, cougars and
other wildlife in the state. Many populations were depleted before New Mexico became a state in 1912.
Ninety-seven volunteers and 54 Department staff members worked to make the event a success. The
Albuquerque Fire Department and the Community Emergency Response Team were available to assist
with public or staff emergencies, although there were no injuries or accidents.
“I am very proud of the effort my staff and volunteers put forth to make this event successful,” said
Director Jim Lane. “The hunters, trappers and anglers of New Mexico should be proud of the role they
play in funding wildlife conservation for all the citizens of this state. The users pay, and everyone
benefits.”
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New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
Media contact: Marty Frentzel, (505) 476-8013
Public contact: (505) 476-8000
Martin.frentzel@state.nm.us
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, AUG. 22, 2012:
OUTDOOR EXPO SETS ATTENDANCE RECORD
ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Department
of Game and Fish and 3,682 of its closest friends
got together at the Department’s Outdoor Expo last
weekend at the Albuquerque Shooting Range Park.
It was a record crowd for the 10th annual event.
The Expo started Friday, Aug. 17, with 39 students
from Albuquerque Public Schools being taken on a
tour of the venues. The tour was part of a National
Guard outreach program. The Expo venues
included firing shotguns, .22-caliber pistols, .22-
caliber rifles, muzzleloaders, archery, casting, and
fishing for catfish.
This event also introduced participants to the outdoor skills of kayaking, rock climbing and use of the
atlatl -- a hunting tool used in New Mexico during prehistoric times. The Department stressed
conservation messages throughout the event, illustrating how money generated by hunting, fishing and
trapping license fees was used to re-establish elk, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, bears, cougars and
other wildlife in the state. Many populations were depleted before New Mexico became a state in 1912.
Ninety-seven volunteers and 54 Department staff members worked to make the event a success. The
Albuquerque Fire Department and the Community Emergency Response Team were available to assist
with public or staff emergencies, although there were no injuries or accidents.
“I am very proud of the effort my staff and volunteers put forth to make this event successful,” said
Director Jim Lane. “The hunters, trappers and anglers of New Mexico should be proud of the role they
play in funding wildlife conservation for all the citizens of this state. The users pay, and everyone
benefits.”
###
Untitled Document Page 1 of 2
http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/publications/press_releases/documents/2012/082212expofolo.html 8/23/2012
Untitled Document Page 2 of 2
http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/publications/press_releases/documents/2012/082212expofolo.html 8/23/2012